Maria Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 5HG is located in the Butetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maria Street, Cardiff, CF10 5HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 5HX, CF10 5HZ, CF10 5HL, CF10 5HN, CF10 4AQ, CF10 4AE, CF10 4AT, CF10 4AF, CF10 4AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF10 5HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF10 5HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.7% | 46.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 34.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 57.3% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 24.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CF10 5HG this area, 36.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.2% | 36.6% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 22.6% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 22.1% | 29.8% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 27.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 9.4% | 7.8% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 7.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 21.1% | 10.7% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -70.7% |
| Arab | 22.9% | 22.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 21.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 53.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 53.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 18.8% | 19.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 16.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.8% | 22.6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 53.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 9.8% | 24.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 4.3% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.2% | 3.7% | -20.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.6% | 37.2% | -27.6% |
| Christian | 6.8% | 46.2% | -39.4% |
| Muslim | 81.6% | 6.5% | 75.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maria Street was 142.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Maria Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 222nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Maria Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-01-29 | £229,380 |
| 6 Maria Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-04-12 | £205,600 |
| Hobgoblin, 3 Maria Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2022-01-25 | £260,700 |
| 14 Maria Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2014-02-25 | £116,120 |
| 42 Maria Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2008-06-20 | £220,907 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF10 5HG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Other | 28 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School North Church Street , Butetown CF10 5HB | - not rated | 91 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's R.C. Primary School Letton Way , Cardiff Bay CF10 4AB | - not rated | 444 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mount Stuart Primary Adelaide Street , Butetown CF10 5BS | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Hostel | Salvation Army Hostel, 240 Bute Street, Butetown | 214 yd | |
| Bae Coffi | Cardiff And Vale College Dumballs Road, Butetown | 278 yd | |
| Cardiff And Vale College | Cardiff And Vale College Dumballs Road, Butetown | 278 yd | |
| Cafe H | Huggard Centre, Huggard Buildings Hansen Street, Butetown | 285 yd | |
| Butetown Community Centre | Butetown Community Centre Loudoun Square, Butetown | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 510 yd | |
| The Golden Cross | Golden Cross Hayes Bridge Road, Cathays | 557 yd | |
| Great Western Lloyds Bar | 64 St Mary Street, Cathays | 599 yd | |
| Pitch | 3 Mill Lane, Cathays | 621 yd | |
| NQ64 | 60 - 62 St Mary Street, Cathays | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIPPY LANE | 43 - 44 Caroline Street, Cathays | 697 yd | |
| Indian Express | 45 Caroline Street, Cathays | 698 yd | |
| Tonys Fish bar | 41 - 42 Caroline Street, Cathays | 699 yd | |
| Food Studio | 36 Caroline Street, Cathays | 706 yd | |
| Albany Fish Bar | 29 Caroline Street, Cathays | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Street Record Tredegar Street, Cathays | 679 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 680 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Stores Limited, 59 The Hayes, Cathays | 694 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 745 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 - 27 St Mary Street, Cathays | 875 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.